From the description provided, I understand that windows is unable to configure the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter device in Windows.
We would like to know the device status of the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter in the Device Manager settings.
Unknown and uninstalled devices will be listed under Other. The device will have a yellow alert symbol on it. The properties for the device will show that no driver was found.
How to Add or Remove Microsoft XPS Document Writer Printer in Windows 10 Information Windows 10 allows you to Print to XPS natively.
As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to follow these steps to run the Windows in built troubleshooter:
a) Write Troubleshooting in the search box and hit enter.
b) Click on Troubleshooting tab.
c) Click on view all option on the upper left corner.
d) Select the Network Adapter option from the list.
e) Click Next to run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.
If you don't find the requisite drivers installed, follow the below steps to install the drivers.
Press “Windows Logo” + “R” keys on the keyboard and type “devmgmt.msc” in the “Run” Command box and press “Enter”.
In the “Device Manager” window, search for the 'Network Adapter' drivers, right click on it and then select 'Update Driver Software'.
Then select the option 'Browse my computer for driver software '>> 'Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computers'.
Now uncheck the option 'Show compatible hardware'.
Under the Manufacturer select Microsoft and search for 'Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter' under Model.
Now follow the on screen instructions.
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How to Add or Remove Microsoft XPS Document Writer Printer in Windows 10 Windows 10 allows you to Print to XPS natively using the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer feature. Microsoft XPS Document Writer lets you create a XPS file of the contents of any web page or file without the need to use third-party software. The .xps file created by Microsoft XPS Document Writer can be opened by any app that supports this format. XPS Viewer is the default app used to open .xps files with in Windows 10. This tutorial will show you different ways on how to add or remove the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer for all users in Windows 10. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove a printer.
Option One: To Remove 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer in Settings
Option Two: To Remove 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer in Devices and Printers
Option Three: To Remove 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer in PowerShell
Option Four: To Remove 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer in Command Prompt
Option Five: To Add 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer
EXAMPLE: 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' printer
To Remove 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer in Settings
1. Open Settings, and click/tap on the Devices icon. 2. Click/tap on Printers & scanners on the left side, click/tap on Microsoft XPS Document Writer under Printers & scanners on the right side, and click/tap on Remove device. (see screenshot below) 3. Click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below)
4. You can now close Settings if you like.
To Remove 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer in Devices and Printers
1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Devices and Printers icon. 2. Right click or press and hold on the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer, and click/tap on Remove device. (see screenshot below) 3. Click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below)
4. You can now close Devices and Printers if you like.
To Remove 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer in PowerShell
1. Open PowerShell. 2. Enter the command below into PowerShell, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
3. You can now close the command prompt if you like.
To Add 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' Printer
1. Make sure that both XPS Services and XPS Viewer are checked (turned on) in Windows Features. This step is no longer available or required starting with Windows 10 version 1803. Continue on to step 2 below. 2. Do step 3 (Settings) or step 4 (Devices and Printers) for how you would like to open the Add Printer wizard. 3. Open Settings, and click/tap on the Devices icon. A) Click/tap on Printers & scanners on the left side, and click/tap on Add a printer or scanner on the right side. (see screenshot below) B) Click/tap on the The printer that I want isn't listed link when it appears, and go to step 5 below. (see screenshot below)
4. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Devices and Printers icon. A) Click/tap on Add a printer in the toolbar of Devices and Printers. (see screenshot below) B) Click/tap on the The printer that I want isn't listed link, and go to step 5 below. (see screenshot below)
5. Select (dot) Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below) 6. Select (dot)
Use an existing port, select PORTPROMPT: (Local Port) from its drop down menu, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)
7. Select Microsoft in the left pane, select Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4 in the right pane, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below) 8. Select (dot) Use the driver that is currently installed, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)
9. Rename the printer to only be Microsoft XPS Document Writer, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below) 10. Check or uncheck Set as the default printer for what you want, and click/tap on Finish. (see screenshot below)
11. You can close Settings or Devices and Printers if you like. That's it, Shawn